Authentic Athens Gourmet Food Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Athens' vibrant Plaka neighborhood
- Taste authentic Greek souvlaki and baklava
- Visit the bustling Varvakeios Central Market
- Learn about Greek culinary traditions from local experts
- Enjoy a traditional Greek coffee at a local café
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour through Athens' historic neighborhoods
- Sampling of traditional Greek dishes and beverages
- Visit to local markets and artisan shops
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Meeting point
Start Location
Holy Church of the Virgin Mary Pantanassa - Monastiraki, Platia Monastirakiou, Athens, Greece
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
- Vegetarian options are available; inform the guide of any dietary restrictions in advance.
- The tour operates rain or shine; cancellations due to weather are rare.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves walking on uneven surfaces.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Be prepared for potential weather changes; check the forecast and dress accordingly.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- The tour is not suitable for vegans or gluten free intolerance participants
- Please make sure you will not eat anything in advance cause the amount of food is plenty.
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- This tour is suitable for vegetarians, you can inform about your diet preference or alergies your tour leader on spot
- Voted as best experience of South Europe this tour is a unique experience of the culinary present and past of Athens
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Traveler reviews
GREAT walking tour and enough food for dinner
Our guide Anna was fantastic! She’s a native of Athens and knew every side street and best restaurant for tasting, and we got the full range of authentic Greek foods. Some had been at their shop for over 100 years and/or voted the best in the city for what they made. A medium amount of walking but it’s all flat. And you get a few drinks of wine and Uzo! Anna covered a whole lot of the history of the region and we learned so much, we were friends with the whole group of 12 or so by the end of it.
Very enjoyable food tour!...
Very enjoyable food tour! Our guide was very knowledgeable, communicated well and was also very entertaining. Food insights from a variety of regions in Greece. It was great to walk the side streets of Plaka and Psiri from location to location culminating in the Central Market. Food choices were excellent and delicious. Definitely recommend.
Beyond Words Exceptional
5 stars are not enough to say about our tour guide Anastasia. Learned so much about Athens and Greek Culture on top of the insane food tour. Best Food Tour ever, anywhere, period.
A Must
We loved our experience on the food tour! Our guide was amazing! It ended up being just us and one other couple and we had a wonderful time! I love seeing all the neat/unique spots that I wouldn’t have discovered otherwise. And, learning about all the different foods and taking a stroll through the fish and meat market.
Personal tour was great!
We opted for a personal tour with four of us total. Peter, man of many names, was an awesome guide, providing details and personal family history that would be hard to find elsewhere. Excellent food and we ended stuffed, like a souvlaki! I would highly recommend.